Automating a Spine Rig in Maya with Python
Learn how to automate a five‑joint spine rig in Maya using the Python API, with a ready‑to‑run script, verification steps, and key trade‑offs to consider.
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mayaSpeeding Up Maya Playback with Parallel Rig Evaluation
Learn how Maya’s Parallel Evaluation speeds up playback of heavy rigs by distributing dependency‑graph work across CPU cores, with steps to enable, measure, and verify safety.
Optimizing Maya Animation Iteration with Cached Playback: When to Turn It On or Off
Cached Playback stores evaluated frames in memory, speeding up Maya animation scrubbing. Learn when to enable it, how to budget memory, and avoid pitfalls like rig changes that thrash the cache.
Driving an Arm with a Slider: Maya’s Set‑Driven Key in Action
Learn how Maya’s Set Driven Key lets a single slider control an arm’s rotation with custom curves, outperforming constraints for non‑linear motion. Follow a step‑by‑step example, trade‑offs, and best practices to add SDK to your rigs.